Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Whether you're looking to improve a salade nicoise, perfect your deviled egg recipe, or you're simply searching for a quick and protein-packed snack, we've got the easy technique for the perfect hard-boiled egg. Ingredients Egg Salt Directions Cover eggs with cold water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 13 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cook's Notes To spice it up, cut the egg in half and top with a dash of salt mixed with paprika; pepper and lemon zest; or chili flakes. 1 large egg is 1 serving. Rate it Print